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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa

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Proud Councillor for Cricket Green Ward & Cabinet Member for Children's Services in Merton | Chair of Governors at Haslemere School.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · Aug 27

I’m so proud that Merton has once again been rated Outstanding for our Children’s Services.

This means so much to me because I’ve always believed our young people should lead the way. Their voices guide us & I’m proud of everyone who makes that real in #Merton 💜

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 1h

Day two of the @local.gov.uk leadership weekend was just as powerful.

Hearing from @brendadacres.bsky.social, Mayor of #Lewisham, really hit home. Being Black in these spaces means working twice as hard to get half as far, and her story opens the door for the rest of us.

Feeling inspired ✊🏾

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 1d

Day one at @local.gov.uk Leadership Weekend left me recharged and inspired.

Amazing to hear from Lord Marvin Rees and @drshabina.bsky.social: two powerful examples of values-driven leadership that reflects the communities we come from.

We need more of this kind of leadership, especially now ✊🏾

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 2d

With our last bank closing, #Mitcham deserves a banking hub for our people.

Big thank you to Siobhain McDonagh MP for leading this campaign and making sure Mitcham isn’t left behind. Proud to stand with others fighting for our community.

Mitcham matters!

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 2d

#MentalHealthMatters, especially for our children.

Thanks to Off The Record for the incredible work you do in #Merton creating safe and supportive spaces where our young people can talk openly, be heard and feel understood. These conversations make a real difference and we need more 💙 #ShareSupport

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 2d

Great being back with my @restlessdevelopment.org family celebrating 40 years of youth-led change.

Volunteering with Restless in #SouthAfrica and #Uganda taught me that I can make a difference. Without that, I doubt I’d even be a #Merton councillor.

That’s what Restless is all about: #YouthPower ✊🏾

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 3d

Doing my small bit whenever my iron levels will allow 🩸

And no, it is not because I keep seeing ads everywhere calling for more black men to donate. Okay maybe a little.

If you can, hit up NHS Blood Donation. If not today, please help spread the word.

#GiveBlood #SaveLives #GivingType #NotIronMan

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 5d

Great food, great company and a great visitor in our Business Secretary Peter Kyle.

Thank you to Siobhain McDonagh and all the incredible volunteers, and to Peter for showing @mertonlabour.bsky.social some love and continuing to beat the drum for our small businesses & high streets 🌹 #LabourOfLove

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 7d

Out on the doors with our brilliant @mertonlabour.bsky.social team and Siobhain McDonagh. Always great to meet residents, hear what’s on their minds and support our #Ravensbury colleagues doing fantastic work for our communities 🌹#LabourDoorstep

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to Cllr Joan Henry for such a powerful #BHM event. Joan lives that message, lifting young people up through her work and her words.

The theme Inspire a Generation says it all. Best way to fight hate and division is through more of this. Our young people give me faith in the future.

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 10d

Can never say CONGRATS enough to our incredible Children’s Services team. Their dedication, care and leadership continue to make #Merton one of the best places for children and young people to grow up.

Truly proud to work with such passionate people every day.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 11d

It was inspiring to join our Deputy Mayor at the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards and celebrate so many incredible young people from across #Merton.

Their confidence, passion and pride on stage reminded me why I believe so deeply in youth leadership. They inspire me every single day.

#YesYouthCan

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 14d

Mitcham ushers in Black History Month ✊🏾

Always proud to see our community come together to celebrate our culture and history. Thank you to the Positive Network for helping make it happen and keeping the spirit of unity alive in Merton.

#BlackHistoryMonth #Mitcham #Merton

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 23d

It is not easy to talk about what it means to be a man today. That is why I am so proud of our young people, youth workers, Safer Merton and Voicebox for creating this toolkit to support conversations on healthy masculinity and tackle male violence against women and girls 💜 #HealthyMasculinity

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you to my Cricket Green colleagues and Dame Siobhain McDonagh MP for coming to Haslemere Primary School this afternoon to speak with our parents about secondary school places.

All our schools in #Merton are rated good or outstanding and our children deserve nothing but the best.

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 27d

This afternoon, again with Siobhain McDonagh MP and Cllr Edith Macauley, we were at Bond Primary School informing parents about our 15 Oct briefing on choosing the right secondary school. #Merton has all good and outstanding schools and our parents deserve to know that when making these decisions.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 27d

Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.

They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.

Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.

Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation

Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 27d

Great to be back at Liberty Primary School this morning, my old school, helping spread the word about support for parents choosing the right secondary school place. Thanks to our fantastic MP DAME Siobhain McDonagh for bringing us together.

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 29d

Always proud to back our Labour friends in #Croydon who are putting #PeopleFirst. Great to stand with my friends @rowennadavis.bsky.social for Mayor and Davina for Fairfield. Also good to catch up with @ndironsmp.bsky.social. Exciting times ahead for the borough I first called home 🌹 #VoteLabour

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 29d

Big thanks to the Politics Project for launching the #AtTheTable toolkit at City Hall.

From my Bite The Ballot days to now, it meant a lot to be in a room full of people still fighting for youth voice.

Let’s keep building a democracy young people believe in.

#NoVoteNoVoice #LVRW2025 #YesYouthCan

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · Sep 19

#NoVoteNoVoice. But also no hope, no vote.

This #LVRW2025 reminded me it’s not just about registering young people, it’s about giving them faith their voice matters.

In #Merton we back this with our Youth and Children’s Parliaments, Young Inspectors, but there’s more to do. #RegisterToVote

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · Sep 18

Our rating shows young people in #Merton are safe, supported and able to fulfil their potential. That’s thanks to our social workers and many others who give their all every single day. Because of them, our children’s services are not just in good hands, they are in outstanding hands. Thank you 💜

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · Sep 16

Never took my mental health seriously growing up until I saw the impact it had on me and others. Asking for help is strength, not weakness.

That’s why celebrating 30 years of Off The Record today meant so much. Thanks Geoff Jones for giving our young people hope and support when they need it most.

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · Sep 14

Lead members for children assemble. Was proud to share #Merton’s outstanding practice and learn from colleagues.

Highlight was Participation People on truly listening to our young people.

Thanks to @local.gov.uk for a weekend of reflection on how we keep changing lives for children and families.

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · Sep 14

Last Friday’s highlight at Cricket Green School was Kinley completing the junior parkrun and shining as the star of the parkrun Primary launch 💫 #LoveParkRun

Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · Sep 12

Community day at Wilson Hospital with Jigsaw4u & Off The Record was a brilliant reminder of what local organisations do every day supporting young people’s mental health and giving families space to bond. Grateful for the difference they make for residents 💜 #MayorsCommunityWeekend #WilsonWellbeing